The use of specially adapted training methods has helped Darwin, a visually impaired Cockapoo, to graduate from Dog School and find his forever family. Darwin was born at Dogs Trust Basildon in October after his pregnant mother was smuggled into the country. A couple of weeks after Darwin was born,...

Pets at Home Group, which includes Pets at Home, Vets4Pets and The Groom Room, has pledged more than £550,000 to Hearing Dogs for Deaf People – the biggest donation the charity has received from a corporate partner in its 40-year history. The pledge has been made through the Pets at...

A cat is looking for loving new owners after her seven kittens – all born at Stapeley Grange Wildlife Centre and Cattery in Cheshire – were re-homed. Whiskers hopes she can follow in the paw steps of her large brook – Mr Yellow, Prince Blue, Indigo, Violet, Sir Green, Captain...

New research from animal welfare charity Battersea reveals that one in two tenants fear they will never buy a home, with the growing number of lifetime renters significantly limiting the UK’s aspirations of pet ownership. In the UK, the share of household occupied by private renters has almost doubled in...

These people have been fined and disqualified from keeping animals for 10 years after failing to meet the needs of their four dogs. Jackie Lillian Steadman, her daughter Ann Steadman and grandson, Malang Steadman, all of Throgmorton Road, Bristol were all sentenced at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on 27 July. The RSPCA’s...

While humans can easily regulate their body temperature, for dogs, it’s not quite as simple as kicking off the duvet. So, if you’re struggling to sleep in the heat, spare a thought for our furry friends who also have a little extra insulation to contend with! Melanie Sainsbury - Veterinary...

Hill’s Pet nutrition have announced the launch of two new pioneering new puppy and kitten foods to its Science Plan range. The new range has been developed to nourish young puppy and kitten health for optimal growth and development. With stomach sensitivities listed as the number one concern for pet parents...

Dogs Trust Freedom Project, a specialising pet fostering scheme urgently needs more foster carers to temporarily care for the dogs of survivors of domestic abuse after seeing a surge in demand for its services. Since being launched in 2019, the Freedom Project has provided foster homes for 147 dogs in...

Family-owned pet store chain Just for Pets have teamed up with Paleo Ridge to offer a £100 prize on both their Facebook and Instagram @justforpetsuk, entering couldn’t be easier! UK Pet Retailer of the Year Just for Pets are also wishing customers a Happy Rawgust in store this August with...

Raw pet food brand, Natures Menu has announced a new addition to its well-loved Country Hunter range. The popular range has now been extended to feature a brand-new single protein chicken option, which adds in one of the most popular protein sources in convenient, easy to portion nuggets. Featuring a blend...